Manchester Airport (MAN)
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(Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK)




Manchester International Airport (MAN) serves a large population throughout the north-west of England and is easily accessible from any part of the region via the M56.

The airport lies alongside the A538, which is known as Altrincham Road, before becoming Wilmslow Road. Also worth noting, the Ringway Road West borders the northern perimeter of Manchester Airport.

Important locations close to the airport include Wilmslow to the south, Poynton to the east, and Cheadle and Stockport to the north-east. Also nearby, Trafford lies directly north of the airport and to the west of Manchester city.


Directions to Manchester International Airport (MAN) from the north of the city:

  • The airport has excellent connections to Manchester's motorway network
  • Take the M56 motorway south and exit at Junction 5
  • Follow the airport signs to Manchester International Airport

Directions to Manchester International Airport (MAN) from the south of the city:

  • Take the M56 motorway north and exit at Junction 5
  • Follow the airport signs to Manchester International Airport

Directions to Manchester International Airport (MAN) from the east of the city:

  • Take the M60 motorway and follow signs for the M56
  • Take the M56 motorway south and exit at Junction 5
  • Follow the airport signs to Manchester International Airport

The routes to Manchester airport are along busy motorways, especially the M56. When travelling to Manchester International Airport (MAN) during rush hours, be sure to allow extra time for unexpected hold-ups and traffic delays.


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